Let’s face it, being female is hard work. Although, there are so many positives that come with it (like the ability to have babies), there is also the pressure to be perfect. And raising little girls in a society obsessed with body image and looks can be difficult to say the least.
So, to all mums, daughters and grandmothers out there, this is for you. These are the lessons we need to pass on to our daughters, to ensure they remain happy, healthy, caring and confident in the many years ahead.
Do what you love, not what society expects
Wear rain boots with swimmers. Play race cars. Colour your hair blue. And, as you get older, keep this same mentality. Sure, gender stereotypes exist and they always will, but the difference now is that you don’t need to follow them. You can choose to stay home and have babies or you can choose to become a tradesperson and still have babies. Or cats. Or dogs. Or parrots. Or anything you want.
If it’s what you want to do and it doesn’t hurt anyone else, then it’s the right decision.
Never doubt your strength
Even when people try to shut you down, which they will because some people are simply not nice, just keep going. There may be people out there who are smarter, prettier and better at something, but it isn’t their journeys you are on. Focus on your path and don’t base your self-worth on the opinion of others.
